The Exorcism Tale of Hachiman

Komachi put on a serious expression.

Although it's possible to bring up the topic with a laugh, that would probably make chatting between siblings much easier.

But that was clearly disrespectful to the three people they were talking about.

"I don't know."

Hachiman Hikigaya quite frankly stated his current emotional state towards the three of them.

How could I not know?

Komachi, who had been looking serious, almost fell off the sofa when she heard Hachiman Hikigaya's answer.

If you like something, you like it; if you don't like something, you don't like it. How could you not know how to simply judge your own brother?

"Perhaps I can't distinguish between friendship and love?"

When Hachiman Hikigaya said this, his eyes revealed a sense of bewilderment.

What is friendship, and what is love?

Where exactly is the dividing line between these two, and what are the specific criteria for distinguishing them?

"...Onii-chan, your condition is really bad!"

Upon hearing Hachiman Hikigaya's words, Komachi instantly realized just how serious Hachiman Hikigaya's problem was.

However, upon recalling what Hachiman Hikigaya's previous student life was like, Komachi could only wear a helpless expression.

After all, given that he went to school for several years under those circumstances, it's actually quite fortunate that Hachiman Hikigaya only became withdrawn and unable to discern emotions.

However, even if you can understand it, it's all in vain if you can't solve the current problem.

"This is too much trouble..."

After thinking for a while, Komachi scratched her head in distress.

She had just put herself in Hachiman Hikigaya's shoes and thought about it from his perspective, and the conclusion she came to was the same as Hachiman Hikigaya's.

All three are nice people, and she doesn't know how to choose...

"Why don't you just marry them all, Onii-chan? You're already so amazing, so-called legal clauses are completely ineffective against you, right?"

Since she couldn't think of a solution, Komachi decided to give up entirely. She lay back down on the sofa and hummed a suggestion to Hachiman Hikigaya that he should have all three.

"They could never agree to that, could they?"

Upon hearing his younger sister urging him to build a harem, Hachiman Hikigaya gave a bitter smile.

"So, if they agree, Onii-chan, you really intend to have all three of them?"

Komachi stared at Hachiman Hikigaya with a look of utter horror, her face saying, "I never expected you to be like this, Hachiman."

"Wasn't this your suggestion?!"

Several black lines appeared on Hachiman Hikigaya's forehead, and his face, which had been lifeless because of the matter involving Miko Yotsuya and the other two, unconsciously became more lively.

"But Komachi, I was just giving you a suggestion. The one who actually got the idea of ​​starting a harem after hearing Komachi's suggestion is you, Onii-chan, right?"

Komachi had a smug look on her face.

Ever since Hachiman Hikigaya returned home looking troubled that day, she noticed something was wrong with him.

Especially after that, and after learning that Hachiman Hikigaya was inexplicably distant from the three women, she had even more specific guesses in her mind.

What she said just now seemed unintentional, but in reality, it was something she had been planning for a long time, just to confirm whether her guess was correct.

Hachiman Hikigaya's answer undoubtedly revealed that he had considered having a harem, but ultimately gave up because he believed that such a thing was impossible.

"Building a harem is indeed very difficult..."

After all, real-life girls aren't like those in novels, where Hachiman Hikigaya suddenly becomes energetic and throws himself into their arms.

Even if she did, Komachi would never accept such a casual girl as her sister-in-law.

The three girls around Hachiman Hikigaya are definitely not the kind of girls who are casual with each other, and because of this, it would probably be quite difficult for them to accept the idea of ​​Hachiman Hikigaya having a harem.

but!

Difficulties do not mean there are no opportunities!

Perhaps in Hachiman Hikigaya's eyes, it was absolutely impossible for the three of them to get along, but Komachi saw it differently.

Today, Hachiman Hikigaya came to Komachi-sama for help, which was undoubtedly the wisest decision of his life!

Chapter 293 Walkthrough Order

"First, Onii-chan, what you need to do is win over the one who's easiest to win over among the three!"

In the living room, Komachi slapped her hand on a non-existent blackboard and began a strategic meeting with Hachiman Hikigaya.

"Oh, well, I haven't decided yet..."

Seeing Komachi's determined look, Hachiman Hikigaya raised his hand somewhat guiltily.

"Why haven't you decided yet? Didn't Komachi already decide for you, Onii-chan?"

Komachi looked at Hachiman Hikigaya with a strange expression, who was still hesitant.

"So isn't that strange? It's like you're the one deciding what to do, like building a harem..."

"So, Onii-chan, which one are you going to choose? Or are you going to choose neither?"

A hint of helplessness appeared on Komachi's face as she touched her forehead and asked Hachiman Hikigaya.

"I haven't decided yet..."

While answering the question, Hachiman Hikigaya clearly felt his body gradually becoming smaller.

"Since we haven't decided yet, let's just aim for a harem of everyone for now. Anyway, given your personality, Onii-chan, you're unlikely to choose just one of them in the end."

"Alright, let's continue our previous topic. Of the three, the most difficult to deal with is undoubtedly Yukino-nee. If you tell her your goal in your current state, there's a 100% chance Yukino-nee will beat you up, and the chances of her breaking off our friendship or tacitly agreeing are about 50/50..."

How do you know such accurate data?

Upon hearing Komachi's words, Hachiman Hikigaya's lips twitched slightly.

He could certainly have predicted that Yukino would beat him up, but what about the 50/50 probability afterwards?

Even though Komachi rarely interacts with Yukinoshita, why is she so certain that the probability of Yukinoshita turning against her or remaining silent is 50/50?

"Huh? Onii-chan, are you an idiot?"

Looking at her clueless older brother who was completely oblivious to Yukinoshita's feelings, Komachi sighed helplessly.

"Hey, Onii-chan, I wanted to ask how many times you've been to Yukino-nee's apartment?"

"Five times?"

After scratching his head and thinking for a moment, Hachiman Hikigaya gave a rough answer.

"How many times did you go alone?"

"three times."

This time, Hachiman Hikigaya gave a definitive answer.

The first time he went to Yukinoshita's house alone and entered the apartment was when he had just returned from the other world. Yukinoshita asked him to go upstairs to get his essay award certificate.

The remaining two incidents occurred during the month and a half leading up to summer vacation.

Each time, it was just as he was dropping Yukino off at home that she invited him upstairs to talk about something...

"That's the third time!"

Komachi shook her finger, emphasizing the number of times.

It's important to know that even ordinary girls would never invite a boy to their house unless the relationship is close enough.

Moreover, that was Yukino Yukinoshita.

She invited Hachiman Hikigaya to her apartment three times in just two months, but Hachiman still didn't understand Yukinoshita's feelings...

Thinking about this, Komachi had to admit that her older brother was really an idiot when it came to matters of the heart!

"This proves absolutely nothing, doesn't it?"

However, Hachiman Hikigaya frowned upon hearing Komachi's words.

Simply inviting someone to your home is considered a sign of liking them; that's a bit too much...

"It depends on the person!"

Seeing that Hachiman Hikigaya was still trying to argue, Komachi delivered a swift chop to his head.

If the other person is an outgoing girl who frequently invites friends over to her home, then that's not something that can be used as evidence.

But neither Hachiman Hikigaya nor Yukino Yukinoshita are the type of people who would easily invite others to their home!

"In short, according to the game's setting, Yukino is undoubtedly the final boss, and you have to save her for last to deal with her, Onii-chan. Then, Yui is next."

"Yui-nee seems easy to handle, and in fact, she really is. Yui-nee cares a lot about both Onii-chan and Yukino-nee. If Onii-chan were to choose between the three of them, Yui-nee would likely quietly back out and run off somewhere you can't find her. But if Onii-chan is aiming for a harem ending, Yui-nee might become a great help in winning over Yukino-nee!"

"Is it because that guy has a slight tendency towards yuri (lesbian) relationships?"

When Hachiman Hikigaya heard that Yui Yuigahama might help him win over Yukino Yukinoshita, he was both amused and exasperated.

However, Komachi's analysis is indeed reasonable.

After all, for reasons unknown, Yui Yuigahama seems to be Yukino Yukinoshita's natural nemesis. From their first meeting, she seems to have firmly grasped Yukinoshita's heart, and later even gained the status of the only best friend of the ice princess of Soubu High School.

"But how can you be sure Yuihama will be on our side?"

Hachiman Hikigaya and Yui Yuigahama do have a very good relationship. Hachiman Hikigaya can also vaguely sense the feelings that silly girl hides for him in her heart through their daily interactions.

However, when it comes to something as important as the future, simple liking isn't enough.

"Because Yui really doesn't want the three of you to be separated. Onii-chan, isn't it always Yui who mediates when you and Yukino bicker?"

How do you know about this?

Hachiman Hikigaya looked at Komachi with a suspicious expression.

If Komachi could have claimed that Yukino's analysis was based on observation, where did she get the information about what happened in the Service Club?

Only the three members of the Service Department probably know about that kind of thing.